Cornell Tata Scholarship Empowering 20 Indian Students Annually

• Supports 20 Indian undergraduates annually with full tuition, fees, and living expenses. 
• Eligible for programs in engineering, architecture, business, and sciences at Cornell. 
• Renewable for four years, requiring a minimum 3.0 GPA for continuation.

The collaboration between Cornell University and the Tata Education and Development Trust supports outstanding Indian students pursuing undergraduate studies at Cornell’s Ithaca campus.

Funded by a $25 million donation, the scholarship annually awards up to 20 Indian students, providing significant financial assistance to ease the cost of higher education.

Applicants should be Indian citizens and own a valid passport; individuals with dual citizenship or non-Indian nationality are not eligible. The priority is accorded to applicants who had secondary education in India. The candidates should apply for full-time undergraduate admission: first-year student, transfer student, or visiting student.

Although Cornell will remain test-optional through 2025, good SAT or ACT scores are advised, and international students in India must have an IELTS score of 7.5 and above to be considered for both admission and the scholarship.

First-year students seeking a full-time undergraduate programme at Cornell University should begin by submitting their application. Those seeking financial aid must complete the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile and submit supporting financial documents, such as family income statements, tax returns, employer letters, and bank statements. The application also requires academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and a personal statement.

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Academic performance, essays, and recommendations are assessed by the admissions office, extracurricular activities are evaluated by the admissions office, and financial aid is determined with the help of the CSS profile and International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA) by the financial aid office.

The scholarship helps the students enrolled in the College of Architecture, Art as well as Planning; the College of Engineering, biological sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, and other sciences which cut across colleges. It also includes tuition, required fees, room and board, books and supplies, and miscellaneous expenses up to Cornell's published cost of attendance.

The scholarship is renewable for four years for undergraduate programs, provided recipients maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.